MELAKA, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook has denied that the RM1,000 special financial assistance given to taxi, rental car and school bus drivers in Melaka today was intended to fish for votes ahead of the Melaka State Election.
General : RM1,000 Driver Aid To Be Disbursed Nationwide, Not Just Melaka - Loke
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Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook clarified that the RM1,000 financial aid for taxi, rental car, and school bus drivers is a nationwide initiative, not limited to Melaka. He stated the assistance was announced in Budget 2027 and will be distributed across all states.
- Loke denied the aid was a vote-fishing tactic for the Melaka State Election.
- Approximately 12,000 drivers are expected to receive the assistance this week.
- Drivers not attending ceremonies will receive funds via electronic or direct bank transfers.
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- New Straits Times Loke: RM1,000 driver aid to be disbursed nationwide, not just Melaka
- Free Malaysia Today RM1,000 aid for drivers nationwide, not just Melaka, says Loke
- Bernama General : RM1,000 Driver Aid To Be Disbursed Nationwide, Not Just Melaka - Loke (this story)
